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Several ways to deal with lawn clippings

By Patty Packrat

Posted:
06/15/2014 12:58:01 PM MDT

Question: Is there a problem putting small amounts of grass clippings in my regular Loveland trash? I know you can rent a large curbside bin or take them to the recycle center but I have a very small lawn and don't generate much yard waste.

"Although we would always love people to divert this from the landfill and take it to our Recycling Center (or rent a green waste container), it is completely acceptable to place it in the trash cart. We do not have an ordinance or any sort of law banning yard waste in a trash receptacle. One more thing ... a mulching blade on the lawnmower may be the way to go. That way there are no yard clippings to deal with."

And, just a reminder, grass clippings can easily be composted with other material to help enrich vegetable or flower gardens. A 50/50 ratio of green and brown materials is recommended. Green materials include fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells and tea bags. Brown includes dry leaves, coffee grounds, pine needles, shredded newspaper and tissue paper, and dryer lint.

Compostable plates, cups, utensils should not be included in home composting as higher heat is required to break down these materials. They are best suited to commercial composting. Do not include pet waste, wet grass nor meat and bones.

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